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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,043.70, 522,065.55 and 214,490.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,043.70, 522,065.55 and 214,490.90 is: 321,736.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,043.70 : 522,065.55 = 214,490.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,043.70/522,065.55 = 214,490.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,043.70x = 522,065.55 × 214,490.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,043.70x = 111,978,309,678.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,978,309,678.50/348,043.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,736.35

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